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Arm rest cushion

a cushion and armrest technology, applied in the field of cushions, can solve the problems of insufficient cushioning to provide a comfortable armrest, insufficient cushioning, and insufficient cushioning,

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-06-16
RIGMAIDEN DAVID
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The present invention is about an arm cushion attachment that has an opening at one end, a zipper at the other end, and a foam cushion inside. There is also an optional attachment wrap that can be added to each side of the cushion attachment. This invention provides a comfortable and adjustable armrest for chairs or sofas.

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Typically these armrests have some degree of cushioning but most of the time the cushioning is insufficient to provide a comfortable armrest for extended period of time.
Typically the armrests are used numerous times by numerous passengers and therefore the armrest may be worn or even tattered.
One other problem with these armrests is that the armrest may collect any kind of debris, bacteria or germs.

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[0010]The present invention relates to an armrest cushion that is utilized to conveniently slide over an existing armrest in a bus, airplane or plane. The armrest cushion according to the present invention includes an opening that slides over an existing armrest and that includes additional cushioning that runs the length of the armrest. The arm cushioning also includes a wrap attachment to adjust and securely attach the arm cushion to the existing armrest.

[0011]FIG. 1 depicts a Chair 60 that includes Armrests 62. Further the Chair 60 includes a Backrest 64. Fitted on each Armrest 62 of the Chair 60 are two embodiments of the present invention. A first Armrest Cushion 30 is depicted on a first Armrest 62 of the Chair 60. The first Armrest Cushion 30 includes Straps 31 and 32 shown more clearly in FIG. 3. The Armrest Cushion 30 attaches around the Armrest 62 as shown in FIG. 1. Each Strap 31, 32 include hook and loop connectors to secure the Armrest Cushion 30 around the Armrest 62. ...

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Abstract

An arm cushion attachment that includes: a first end, where the first end includes an opening, where the opening provides a means for inserting an armrest into the opening; a second end, where the second end is closable; and a zipper at the second end, where the zipper encloses a foam cushion within the arm cushion attachment. In another embodiment of the present invention the arm cushion attachment that includes: a first end; a second end, where the second end is closable; a zipper at the second end, where the zipper encloses a foam cushion within the arm cushion attachment; and an attachment wrap extending from each side of the cushion attachment.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO OTHER APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62 / 092,343 filed on Dec. 16, 2014.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of Invention[0003]The present invention relates to a cushion that is installable on a existing armrest to provide extra cushioning.[0004]2. Description of Related Art[0005]Many passenger seats in buses, airplanes and trains include armrests with passenger seating. Typically these armrests have some degree of cushioning but most of the time the cushioning is insufficient to provide a comfortable armrest for extended period of time. Typically the armrests are used numerous times by numerous passengers and therefore the armrest may be worn or even tattered. One other problem with these armrests is that the armrest may collect any kind of debris, bacteria or germs. As a consequence, it would be advantageous to have a portable arm cushion that may be easily placed over an existing armrest in a pass...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47C7/54A47C7/62
CPCA47C7/62A47C7/54A47C7/546
Inventor RIGMAIDEN, DAVID
Owner RIGMAIDEN DAVID
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